On May 20, Salmon River Central School District voters approved the district’s $41.45 million 2025-26 budget proposal, the purchase and finance of school transport vehicles and the $47 million Foundations for the Future capital improvement project. Residents also elected three board of education members.

Propositions

• A $41,444,974 budget for the 2025-26 school year that increases spending 7.17% ($2,771,780) and carries a tax levy increase of 2%: 139 yes; 44 no
• Purchasing and financing school transport vehicles at a total cost not to exceed $650,000: 135 yes; 49 no
• A capital improvement project consisting of the reconstruction and renovation of, and the construction of improvements, additions and upgrades to various district buildings and facilities at a total maximum estimated cost of $47,000,000 million: 125 yes; 57 no

Board of Education election

Four candidates, as well as a write-in candidate, sought election to three open board of education seats:

• Five-year term:
  • Maryellen Cooke: 141 votes (winner)
• Five-year term:
  • William Black: 138 votes (winner)
  • Niles DuPont: 28 votes
• Two-year term:
  • Kim Lauzon McElwain: 118 votes (winner)
  • Kristian Terrance (write-in candidate): 22 votes

All three terms begin July 1, 2025.

More information about the budget is available on the budget & finance web page.